A birth control implant is available as a rod about the size of a matchstick that can release hormones into the body and prevent pregnancies for up to 5 years. 2,3 A doctor inserts it into the upper ...
Dr. Kecia Gaither recommends women take combination contraceptive pills that have estrogen and progestin. Other options are ...
TiKTokers ― some of whom bill themselves as “holistic healers” ― have been arguing that hormonal birth control comes with too many risk to be safe to use. Illustration: Kelly Caminero/HuffPost; Photo: ...
The side effects of birth control include spotting, headaches, missed periods, mood swings, nausea, and more.